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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.16, 849.28 and 549.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.16, 849.28 and 549.52 is: 758.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.16 : 849.28 = 549.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.16/849.28 = 549.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.16x = 849.28 × 549.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.16x = 466,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,696.35/615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.66

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